Diageo India, the country’s leading beverage alcohol company today announced key changes in its leadership team with Amrit Thomas, Chief Marketing Officer and RCB Chairman, moving to London as Marketing & Innovation Director, Europe. Julie Bramham will succeed Amrit as the new Chief Marketing Officer and be on the Executive Committee. Sanjeev Churiwala, Chief Financial Officer will take on the role of Chairman of Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd (RCSPL) that runs the Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL franchise.

Julie Bramham has been with Diageo for over two decades and has held key positions in innovation, marketing and commercial across Europe and the globe. She is currently General Manager, Innovation for Europe.

Commenting on the change, Anand Kripalu, Managing Director and CEO, Diageo India said, “We are delighted to welcome Julie to the Diageo India family. Her experience at working on our global brands and developed markets will add to the diversity of the Diageo business in India. I also wish Sanjeev the very best at RCSPL.”